Tony Sarda

Now in his 11th year in college admissions, Tony has spent his career promoting the idea that “nothing can change a life like education”. He strives to ensure that educational communities are diverse and inclusive, both for students and professionals. At Lamar University (TX) where he currently serves as Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Recruitment, […]

Elizabeth R. Barrie, Ph.D.

At the University of Nevada, Beth supports a talented staff of instructional designers, technologists, artists, and computer programmers as they provide professional development and creative services to faculty. She collaborates with academic and administrative units throughout the university to develop a shared understanding of the needs of online students and to build a robust online […]

Lynn Chisholm, MS, CPM

As Director of Internships and Career Readiness, Lynn is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the Office of Internships and Career Readiness to develop, support, and manage student career-relevant experiential learning opportunities and programming. This office collaborates with Employer Relations and the Office of Professional and Career Development to offer internship opportunities for […]

Michelle Brown

Michelle oversees the largest School on campus, with nearly half of the university’s academic departments, students, and full-time faculty. As Dean, she publicly branded the recently-named Macricostas School through “Macricostas Experience” – free events celebrating hands-on learning and open to the public. She led her faculty to identify and invest in shared goals across 13 […]

Valerie Gil

Valerie Gill serves IU as the Associate Vice President for Business Partnerships. In this role, she provides the strategic direction, oversight, and infrastructure for university efforts to create dynamic business partnerships, as well as oversee IU’s Office of Licensing and Trademarks. Valerie joined IU in 2008 as Indiana University’s Director of Licensing and Trademarks. In […]

Ken Halpin

Since Ken’s arrival at Winthrop in July 2016, Winthrop Athletics has launched a 7-year strategic plan titled Drive to ’25. Through the successful launch and implementation of this plan, the Department of Athletics has continued experiencing all-time highs every year in the metrics laid out in their plan – including student-athlete GPA, student-athlete graduation rates, […]

Kas Metzler

Kas is a life-long educator and practitioner with a dynamic background in exercise science and integrative health and wellness. She has served as a faculty member in the fields of exercise science, health and kinesiology at both 2-year and 4-year institutions for 20 years. Her experience is deepened by her role as a wildland fire/medic […]

Catherine Neiner

Over the course of her twenty-year tenure in career services, Catherine has served as director at a variety of institutions including a highly selective women’s college, a ranked MBA program, and an access college serving majority first-generation students. In 2006, she was one of only six US career services professionals selected for a Fulbright scholarship […]

Naomi Sigg

Naomi plays a major role in the development of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives on campus. She serves as the Co-Chair of the Student Life Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, founding member of the APIDA Task Force, and serves on several university committees including the Diversity Leadership Council, the President’s Advisory Council on Minorities, and […]

Edwin Mayes

As director, Edwin is responsible for the leadership and vision of programs for first year and transfer students and parents and families. He works closely with the student success initiative, enrollment management, residence life, and other internal and external partners to support students’ successful transition from high school through their first year at the university. […]